European Union
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The EU’s Democracy Challenge – and Opportunity
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In December 2022, Belgian authorities arrested Eva Kaili, a vice president of the European Parliament, amidst allegations that she accepted bribes from Qatar. This corruption scandal followed similar concerns in the European Union (EU) over the influence of Russian energy lobbyists during debates regarding sanctions against Russia. While much of…
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The Dublin Convention: Bad for Host Nations, Worse for Migrants
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The calamitous earthquake that rocked Syria and Turkey killed over 46,000 people. As host to more Syrian asylum seekers than every other country combined, the disaster has thrust the refugee crisis back into the news. While more effective government could have limited some of the physical damage and casualties, the…
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Rising Europe: How Washington Should Respond to an Empowered EU
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In December 2022, the European Union (EU) approved an 18 billion euro aid package to Ukraine to bolster its economy amidst Russia’s invasion. This follows approximately 2.5 billion euros in EU military aid to Ukraine between February and July 2022. The EU has enacted sweeping sanctions against Russia, banned exports…
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What Does Brexit Mean for Africa?
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On June 23, 2016, the British people voted in a referendum to withdraw from the European Union — a historic move that is still being processed today. “Brexit” not only impacts the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, but also the rest of the world’s trade agreements with Britain.…
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From Across the Irish Sea: Brexit and Irish Politics
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Despite the continued confusion over how the United Kingdom will move forward with Brexit, it is clear that upcoming decisions will greatly impact global geopolitics. Perhaps the most important consequence of Brexit will occur on the United Kingdom’s own border with Ireland. By examining Irish political responses to the ongoing…
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Why Do Migrants Still Struggle to Integrate into Europe’s Workforce?
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In 2015, a record 1.3 million people sought asylum in European Union (EU) states — the largest annual flow into the continent in 30 years. Although the number of persons annually seeking refuge in Europe has fallen since 2015, the EU now faces a significant public policy challenge: the integration…
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COP21 – Insights into Climate Negotiations from Halldór Thorgeirsson
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Halldór Thorgeirsson, Director for Strategy at the UN Climate Change Secretariat, shares his insights into international political negotiations, the implications of the Paris climate agreement, and why it is so important to empower cities, private companies, and consumers in an effort to limit the effects of climate change.
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Crisis at Europe’s Doorstep: A Conversation with Eugenio Ambrosi about Refugees, Migration, and the European Response
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As Europe’s migration crisis continues to unfold, there is a need to unpack larger questions surrounding migration policy, European values, and capacity to manage the current flow of both refugees and migrants seeking asylum in the continent.
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Immigration ≠ Crime
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The connection between crime and immigration is not as solid as is portrayed in the media.
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Knock Knock, Brussels: Fortress Europa’s growing cybersecurity firewall
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Representatives from around the EU gather in Brussels to discuss the future of cybersecurity policy and cooperation.
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Gay Rights: Do International Courts Affect Domestic Policies?
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A study examines how The European Court of Human Rights’ rulings impact LGBT policy change.